![]() At the time of publishing this, there are only 923 dark green pieces listed on Bricklink compared to 2238 green listings. Dark Green Piecesĭark green pieces are not the easier to come by in the world of Lego. Though, there are currently no listings for the pieces on Bricklink. Other rarer elements in include 32 sand blue 2 x 4 double slope pieces which were last used in 2014. Some of which have not been in use since 2004 such as the 32 sand blue 1 x 2 half pyramids. However, judging from the other botanical lines, this set may be a profitable investment.īecause the designers of the set have used such unique techniques to bring their vision to life, a lot of rare and unique pieces have been brought out of the Lego archive. Though they are both MSRP at $49.99 in America, the succulent set costs $0.06 per piece while this orchid set costs $0.08 per piece.Īs of now, it is unclear whether the extra 8 cents will allow for a good enough profit margin to invest in. The set as a whole would need to reach a sales price of about $125 in order to realize 100% ROI.Ĭompared to the Lego Succulents set, the Lego 10311 Orchid set will be a slightly more expensive investment based on its price per piece cost. It is not a bright color nor ugly, allowing for plenty of places to display the final orchid. However, seeing as not everyone has multiple pieces of various colors to hand, the set’s designers have ensured that the sand blue can be matched with plenty of other home decors. If you have plenty of Lego pieces to hand then you could change out these sand blue pieces for your preferred color. The orchid itself sits in a sand blue, rotating Lego pot. This means that you are able to adjust the plant to better suit your preferred display arrangement. Or even amongst other real-life plants.įor the stems of the plants and the various bits of details at the base of the orchid, various Lego Technic pieces have been used. The finished orchid has a real sense of sophistication that lives up to that of a real orchid.Īs such, it will look just as good on your coffee table as it would nestled amongst your other Lego Botanical pieces. Out of all of the Botanical Collection sets that Lego has produced, this orchid is arguably the most beautiful. Designer, Mike Psiaki and the Lego team got real creative with those Lego elements You may even notice that there are pink frogs & a Stranger Things Demogorgon minifigure used for the orchid flowers. Even though the techniques used are still very creative. Once you get onto building the stems, roots, and flowers of the orchid, the build becomes a lot simpler and is a satisfying experience. The vase (which acts as the base and anchor point for the orchid) is the most difficult part of the build. Unless you are an experienced builder, this set could take up to 60 minutes to complete.īut if you are used to complicated builds, then you may be able to bypass some of the basic complications to complete the set quicker. However, though the techniques used in the build are very innovative and creative, they are clearly explained in the instruction booklet. Especially when first building the plant’s rotating blue vase. Some about the real plant, others about relevant Lego-related facts about this beautiful plant display.įor a beginner, this botanical Orchid set may seem like an intimidating build. LEGO BOTANICAL COLLECTION MANUALHowever, part of the reason that the instruction manual is so thick is because it has little pieces of information spread throughout the booklet. Though the box itself is kept plain and dark, once you open the box there is an immediate burst of color.Ħ08 pieces are split into 4 bags with an instruction booklet a size usually more suited for bigger sets. The back of the box shows a close-up of the faux plant, highlighting the extreme detail in the stems, pink flowers, blooms and petals. Much like other 18+ targeted Lego sets, the orchid box front features the Lego orchid in its fluted vase posed against a plain black background. With an age rating of 18+, Lego & designer Michael Psiaki has gone for a more sophisticated feel to this set. Even if you do not plan on reselling the set for a profit, it would be worth keeping the box intact just to look at. The box in which the orchid set comes in is a work of art from in itself. ![]()
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